Do any of the budget computers work ???

[peter_liver]

I've been looking at cycle computers and the prices range from £15 to £100+.. I'm new to road cycling and I'm using map my ride for now...iv searched the net and looked for review's. my local Decathlon have some for £15 + £20 with cadence but are they any good at that price ????. Any suggestions on a entry level that works !!!!.
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[Profpointy]

i've only ever bought cheap ones and they have worked ok. Maybe dearer ones are easier to use, but I doubt it. Big screens cost more I guess

 

[andyfraser]

I've had problems with wireless computers (things like lights interfering with the signal) but not with wired ones. It's worth putting in the effort to get the wheel size correct otherwise speed and distance will be out.

I prefer the more expensive GPS ones just because I can buy one unit to use on all bikes without having to change settings. I also like the route tracking and map functions that aren't in cheaper units.

 

[palinurus]

I just like to record mileage and have been using various cheapish wired computers for years. In recent years I've used several Cateye ones MITY8, Velo8 and Velo5 models (several bikes!). They take the same fittings. The 8 versions have average speed and a couple of extra functions. They work OK, they can get cranky when very wet but seem to dry out OK (I should probably remove them in silly rain conditions but I never do)

 

[Sharky]

I rode with a cheap wired computer for about 20 years and was very happy with it, until the led display conked out. By this time, I'd built up a large collection of fitting kits and wheel magnets, to cover the use of 5 or 6 bikes. As my original was out of production, I was faced with buying a new wired/wireless computer and about 5 fixing kits or switching to a GPS computer, which I did. The fixing brackets for my GPS are very cheap and allows me to swap bikes very easily, without worrying about tyre sizes. So if you can stretch to about £90 (garmin 200 @ Evans), I would go for a GPS option.

 

[peter_liver]

Sounds like it could be worth taking a chance on an entry level then ..I'm going for wireless though .

 

[peter_liver]

Just read you're post andyfraser..and has put me off wireless

 

[Bazzer]

I had a Topeak panoram which lasted me for years. - The old curved top one. No cadence sensor but wireless speedo. Never haas a problem wth it from the moment it left the box until it finally went to solid state heaven in April this year,

 

[jefmcg]

£15? That's high end! http://www.halfords.com/technology/...halfords-essentials-5-function-cycle-computer

 

[andyfraser]

Just read you're post andyfraser..and has put me off wireless

From reading other posts here in the passed it seems that not all wireless computers have problems. I had a very cheap Bell one.

 

[mrbikerboy73]

I've got a Cree XML t6 bike light that affects my Cateye Strada on one of the settings but otherwise, I've never had a problem with wireless cycle computers. If they are set up properly, they're usually pretty good.

 

[peter_liver]

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I've got a Cree XML t6 bike light that affects my Cateye Strada on one of the settings but otherwise, I've never had a problem with wireless cycle computers. If they are set up properly, they're usually pretty good.

Im Hoping that's the case...the wireless would be my preference. The less wire's the better. Lights are reasonably priced and I have a few set's if one affects the unit.

 

[mrbikerboy73]

Im Hoping that's the case...the wireless would be my preference. The less wire's the better. Lights are reasonably priced and I have a few set's if one affects the unit.

Yes, I much prefer wireless myself too. The Cree light was a cheapo off eBay with a big old battery pack and wiring in the vicinity of the cycle computer, so I was wasn't surprised. No other lights I've used affect it which is good.

 

[John the Monkey]

I used a Sigma BC1606C (wired) for years. It was excellent.

Only a terrible sense of direction (and so a desire for turn by turn mapping) led me to a Garmin.

 

[midlife]

Did somebody mention cateye strada wireless

Shaun